Written questions

Type 45 Destroyers: Ammunition

Commons · Question 28098 · Tabled 8 Sep 2026 · Ministry of Defence · Official record

Answered 16 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Ben Obese-Jecty

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of 113mm ammunition until the Type 45 leaves service.

Answer

Answered by Luke Pollard, 16 Sep 2026

It would not be appropriate to comment on specific ammunition stock levels, as disclosure could prejudice operational security. The Ministry of Defence keeps all munitions requirements under regular review to ensure that the Royal Navy can meet its operat...